Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Melodyne 5 is note-based audio editing software that detects individual notes in a recording so you can edit pitch, timing, vibrato, and formants.
Synchro Arts VocALign Ultra by Synchro Arts. Automatic audio alignment for doubles and ADR, for faster stack tightening without full Revoice Pro depth.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Melodyne 5 comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Melodyne 5 | Synchro Arts VocALign Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $399 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, ARA integration, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Editions | Essential, Assistant, Editor, Studio | — |
| Plugin formats | VST3, AU, AAX, plus ARA integration and standalone | — |
| Polyphonic editing | DNA Direct Note Access in Editor and Studio editions | — |
| Editable parameters | Pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, dynamics, sibilants, formants, transients | — |
| macOS support | macOS 10.12 or higher (64-bit); native Apple Silicon from 5.2 | — |
| Windows support | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 with ASIO audio hardware | — |
| Type | — | Audio alignment plugin |
| Edition | — | Ultra |
| Developer | — | Synchro Arts |
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